52 civil society groups, urge the court to drop all charges and release Mr. Chea Chantha immediately, so that he may regain his freedom, resume his work in support of the national economy, and alleviate his family’s suffering. https://bit.ly/4lDWMQv; Nearly 100 families in Preah Sihanouk province’s Teuk La'ak commune, in Prey Nop district, have called for the closure of Kubon (CAMBODIA) Technology Co., LTD., a company that processes cattle hides, if it does not cease polluting local waterways. The pollution has negatively impacted their fishing activities, health and public water sources. https://bit.ly/4kOzXs7; Nine former Boeung Tamok villagers have been sentenced to one month in jail for protesting against a land acquisition, despite agreeing to accept the government’s land exchange policy. The verdict caused confusion and sadness among the community.